Undergraduate Intern, News and Info, Pew Research Center Summer 2026

Pew Research Center•Washington, DC

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research in the areas of U.S. politics and policy views; news and information ; internet and technology; science and society; religion and public life; global attitudes; race and ethnicity; and U.S. social and demographic trends. Pew Research does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Research Center’s work is carried out by a staff of about 180. The summer undergraduate internship is a paid opportunity during the summer of 2026. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 30 hours/week and are paid $18.50/hour. This internship is available to undergraduate students with an interest in public opinion, survey research, and data science. The Center’s journalism and media researchers study news and information trends, including public perceptions of the news media and evolving news consumption habits and platforms in the digital age. Interns work closely with others on staff to gather and analyze internal and external data on current news trends. Tasks may include background literature review, proofreading and fact-checking, creating charts and tables and analysis of survey and content analysis data. Interns may also assist the research team on various aspects of the survey process, including questionnaire development, data management, statistical analysis, reporting of survey results and quality control. The internship provides opportunities to learn new skills and gain firsthand experience in data analysis and research production. For all these tasks, attention to detail and individual judgment are critical in maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and impartiality. Pew Research Center is an office-based workplace, with all staff working in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office three core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).  Staff have the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week. A modest relocation stipend is available for candidates who need it. Internship dates: June 1-Aug. 14, 2026 (with alternative dates of June 15-Aug. 28, 2026 also available)

Requirements

College students who are pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree and have completed a minimum of two years (in other words, rising juniors and seniors)
Interest in public opinion, polling and social science.
Experience working with data and data analysis in SPSS, R, Stata, SAS or other statistical software.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to applicants who have completed at least one course in statistics or research design.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze internal and external data on current news trends.
Background literature review
Proofreading and fact-checking
Creating charts and tables
Analysis of survey and content analysis data
Assist the research team on various aspects of the survey process, including questionnaire development, data management, statistical analysis, reporting of survey results and quality control.